The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 26,600
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
104.7
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.92 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.09 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
49 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
797 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
80.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
